Andy Lack

Journalist, Producer, and Media Executive in New York, NY

Hi, I’m Andy. I’ve spent my career in journalism and media, from producing at 60 Minutes to leading NBC News, Bloomberg Media, and Sony Music. I’ve helped create award-winning programs and documentaries alongside talented reporters and storytellers. Today, I serve as Executive Producer of the Emmy-nominated PBS series Breaking the Deadlock and focus on strengthening local, nonprofit news through Deep South Today, parent company of Pulitzer Prize–winning Mississippi Today. I’m passionate about mentoring emerging journalists and supporting independent, fact-based journalism that keeps communities informed and engaged.

Awards, Honors and Industry Legacy

My work has been widely recognized across journalism, broadcasting, and entertainment, including 16 Emmy Awards and four Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Awards. My documentary credits include The Boat People, The Defense of the United States, and Inside Afghanistan, along with honors such as Peabody, George Polk, and Clarion Awards. These recognitions reflect a career grounded in storytelling integrity, and public service, including being named Electronic Media’s “Most Powerful Person in Television News” for four consecutive years.

Emmy Awards

16 Emmy Awards for excellence in television production and journalism

Selected Emmy-Winning Productions

“The Boat People” (1980)